US3593743A
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Faucet-coupling assembly for a washing machine
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-09-19
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A coupling assembly for connecting a washing machine to a water faucet having a handle member protruding from its body portion that serves as a spout for draining water from the assembly. The handle member is manually slidable to unseat a valve to thereby dispense the water therethrough. The handle member is linked to a quick-release connector that fastens the assembly to the faucet so that manipulation of the connector to release it is translated to the valve. Water pressure within the assembly is relieved as the release operation takes place.
Inventors
- 👤 Lauren W Guth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:01
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; D06F39/083; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7781; Y10T137/7784; Y10T137/7787; Y10T137/7789; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85946; Y10T137/86292
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A coupling assembly to connect an automatic washing machine to a water faucet, comprising: a. a body portion defining a liquid passageway therein, b. said passageway having an inlet end and at least two outlets therefrom, c. manually releasable means for connecting said inlet end in liquid-receiving relationship to the faucet, d. one of said outlets serving to transmit liquid from said passageway toward the washing machine, e. valve means normally closing off a second of said outlets, f. means for dispensing liquid from said body portion, including a slidable member, having a discharge passageway disposed therein, and being manually slidable on said body portion, g. said second outlet communicating with said discharge passageway, and h. said releasable means being adapted to open said valve means to dispense liquid through said discharge passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A coupling assembly to connect an automatic washing machine to a water faucet, comprising: a. a body portion defining a liquid passageway therein, b. said passageway having an inlet end and at least two outlets therefrom, c. manually releasable means for connecting said inlet end in liquid-receiving relationship to the faucet, d. one of said outlets serving to transmit liquid from said passageway toward the washing machine, e. valve means normally closing off a second of said outlets, f. means for dispensing liquid from said body portion, including a slidable member, having a discharge passageway disposed therein, and being manually slidable on said body portion, g. said second outlet communicating with said discharge passageway, and h. said releasable means being adapted to open said valve means to dispense liquid through said discharge passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said slidable member comprises a movable handle member mounted on said body portion and said discharge passageway is formed within said handle member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said handle member is slidably mounted for movement between a first and second position on said body portion whereby it may be manually moved to said second position to dispense liquid therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination set forth in claim 2, wherein said handle member is formed to facilitate grasping by an operator''s hand for manually moving said handle member to dispense liquid therethrough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said valve means includes: a. a valve seat circumjacent said second outlet, and b. a valve member having a head portion adjacent said valve seat and substantially elongated stem portion extending through said second outlet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 5 wherein the end of said stem portion opposite said head portion is linked to said actuating means whereby said stem is laterally displaced by movement of said slidable member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein: a. said valve means includes a valve member disposed in said second outlet, and b. said valve member is adapted to be pivoted generally laterally relative to said second outlet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said valve means includes a valve member having a tubular stem portion extending toward said actuating means whereby manual movement of said actuating means displaces said valve member from its normal position relative to said second outlet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination set forth in claim 1, wherein said actuating means includes means thereon to facilitate its engagement and movement solely by means of a fillable utensil being brought in contact therewith to impart movement thereto.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said slidable member translates motion of said manually releasable means to said valve means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |